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The Basset Hound makes a great pet for an apartment as long as she can get plenty of walks. She needs the exercise and likes to follow scent trails. A better situation for her is access to a properly fenced in yard with plenty of room, or better yet a farm. She is great with children and people and will also get along with dogs and other pets. She is a shedder and she drools so be prepared to brush her and have a drool rag ready. She makes a wonderful, loving pet. She can be hard to housebreak and can be a bit stubborn about training.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male and female is approximately 13 to 15 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and about 45 to 65 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. The Basset Hound must be carefully fed to avoid weight gain as this can be very hard on her back and heart. She is generally a healthy dog but here are some possible health considerations. All dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and here are some concerns.
Von Willebrands disease (a problem with blood clotting)
Paneosteitis (A problem of lameness in some Basset Hounds, not unlike growing pains, they she should outgrow).
Allergies, especially to grass.
Ear problems if the ears are not kept clean.
*Grooming. The Basset Hound has a coat which is short, hard and smooth with all weather density. She should be brushed at least weekly. She is a heavy shedder and brushing will help keep your house free of shed hair. Brushing will also help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and also help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her. Additionally, her outer ears hang low so they will get into her food and water bowl and will need to be cleaned. Additionally, the insides of her ears need to be cleaned with cotton balls and a solution recommended by your veterinarian, regularly to help avoid ear infections.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.
*Life Span. The Basset Hound can live between 10 to 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*History. The word basset is French for meaning rather low, referring to the Basset Hound and her short legs. The breed originating in France, descending from the St. Huberts Hound, which is similar to the Bloodhound. They were developed to be low in stature so they could trail game through thickets. They were designed to flush out the rabbits and other game, but not to kill them. The American Kennel Club first recognized them in 1885 as a breed.

Some Registries:
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry

The Ibizan Hound is a quiet, fast dog that needs to be raised inside with her human family. She can jump almost any fence at a standstill and will run for miles until she feels like coming home. They are clean, gentle dogs but may do poorly with other pets and dogs. She may consider cats and small pets prey. She does very well with older children as long as she is socialized with them early on. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Ibizan Hound is 22 to 29 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 42 to 55 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Ibizan Hound is no exception. Although a healthy breed, be on the look out for seizures and allergic reactions to chemicals and flea preparations. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

*Grooming. The Ibizan Hound has three coat varieties. All varieties need regular brushing. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.

*Life Span. The Ibizan Hound can live between 10 and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The Ibizan Hound comes from Spain, but they were originally owned by the Pharaohs in Egypt. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1978.

Some Registries:

* Ibizan Hound Club of America

*UKC United Kennel Club

*NKC National Kennel Club

*CKC Continental Kennel Club

*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.

*AKC American Kennel Club

*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale

*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club

*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain

*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club

*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 6 to 12 Ibizan Hound puppies

Category: Hound

Terms To Describe: Sensitive, loyal, active, alert, fast, even-tempered, loyal, affectionate, keen, stamina

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

Good watch dog.

Highly intelligent.

A quiet dog.

Can jump fences.

Very fast runner.

Need to be controlled as they will run off.

They need to be raised inside with their human family.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS

Poor guard dog.

May harass small pets.

Very sensitive to cold.

Can be willful.

*Other Names Known By: Podenco Ibicenco, Ca Eibisenc, Balaeric Dog, Galgo, Beezers

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.